Written by: Deepa
1 September 2025
Have you ever thought to yourself, "How do memory experts learn new information so quickly?" Well, the secret lies in mental models - simple frameworks for thinking in ways that accelerate learning.
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Let's look into the 7 mental models you can use to learn faster!
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Mental models are a shortcut for thinking about complex ideas. Memory experts use mental maps to organize information and quickly learn new concepts!
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Summarize any concept in your own words while pretending you are teaching it to a 5-year-old. This forces you to be clear, helping you to retain & connect the concept in your long-term memory.
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Instead of trying to remember a long string of numbers or facts, break it down into smaller, meaningful units. It is easier for us to recall a lot of information when we organize it in a familiar format.
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Instead of cramming in learning all at once, try to space learning sessions out over a longer time period. Not only will this help reduce quick forgetting, but you will be more likely to retain the new information while you learn.
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This is the idea that you can learn 80% of the concepts in 20% of the materials. You should focus on the 20% of concepts that give you 80% of the results when clarifying your learning.
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Link new content or information with something that you already know. Analogies make learning easier and allow for recall later.
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Utilize mind maps or diagrams/mental images to take something abstract and create a mental picture of it later.
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Learning fast isn't just about cramming your head with content and information, it is about thinking smart. Start to use these mental models and they will sharpen your memory, build self-confidence, and help you master new skills, FAST!
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